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Nominations for Mayor.
WHERE Is WINNIE BELL7
Happy Charlie" Knows, But Then
He Doesn't Tell.

SACCARAPPA, March 4.-For ten years
Mrs. Dora Reed with her daughter, Winnie
Bell, have lived quietly here The mother
has been somewhat noted for her ability in
money-keeping. having amassed by her own
labor quite comfortable fortune. This has
moi. .been-done without many sacrifices on the
part of both mother and daughter Winnie,
who is now II years of age, has been at
work in the Bailey underwear and Haskell
silk mills ever since she was u years of age.
One day last week Mrs. Ree1, now Mrs. Nc
Naughton, having within the past winter
taken to herself fourth husband, discover
ed that her daughter had fled from home.
Inquiries showed that she had left town
with Charles p. Logan, formerly a Salvation
Army singer, known as "Happy CHARLIE
with whom Winnie became acquainted when
she was a member Of that organization. On
Monday Logan was found to be in town, and
Mrs. McNaughton caused his arrest on
charge of enticing the girl away for an i'm
moral purpose. He was tried before Judge
Shaw of the Municipal Court and acquitted,
no evidence appearing that such was his OBJ
ject. ''Happy Charlie" testified that he car
ried the girl to Little Falls, where she took
the train to join her own father in Middle
sex, VT, one Powers, who was Mrs Nc
Naughton's first husband. Mrs. McNaughton
received telegram from sheriff of Wash
ington county, vt, yesterday stating that
Winnie was not there. As the mother un-
doubtedly was given the custody of the child
when she procured her divorce from Powers,
she will take steps to cause her arrest and
return to her home. To that end it is under
stood that she has retained Lawyer Charles
+. Libby of Portland Mrs. McNaughton is
a small, wiry woman of about 40 years. She
is the owner of good house on Central
street., which she built largely with her own
hands, doing lathing, clapboarding, and even
assisting in digging the cellar. She declares
that Winnie has always had a good home,
and displays quite an ample stock of cloth
ing in proof of the statement.
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The 49th Congress was in session ten
months and twenty-six days, and beat the
record in the amount Of business done. In
the Senate there were introduced 1857 bills,
and 11S joint resolutions, on which 1888 writ
ten reports were made, being upwards Of
500 more bills and over 400 more reports than
in the 4Sth Congress. The total number Of
laws enacted was, approximately, 1891. Of
which 1853 originated in the House and 33S
in the Senate. OF these, 264 became laws by
the expiration Of the constitutional ten days
limitation; so bills failed to become laws,
owing to the adjournment Of Congress, 0 Of
them at the close Of the first session. The
President vetoed 1872 Senate bills and SO
House bills. or 21 more than had been vetoed
from the foundation of the government
down TO the beginning Of this Congress. The
President also ''pocketed" and so killed 80
bills. OF the bills which passed the Senate,
800 became laws, including lis Of the public
and 205 Of strictly private nature. About
$50 bills and joint resolutions which originat
ed in the House failed OF action in the Sen
ate, and 750 Senate bills failed in the House.
The death roll of this Congress bears IS
names, an unprecedented number. This in
cludes Vice President Hendricks, President
of the Senate.
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Railroad Consolidation.

A bill was introduced in the Senate to-day
and referred to the railroad committee to
provide for the consolidation of the system
of roads which are expected to extend from
Pittsfeld to Moosehead Lake. This is the
bill:
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Aliens Corner Fair.

The lady members of the Aliens Corner
Village Improvement Society held their fair
Wednesday afternoon and evening. They
made fine display of fancy articles, useful
and ornamental. In the evening the ladies
furnished an oyster supper, and at O'Clock
the large audience in attendance were called
to order by the president Of the association,
Rev. II. A. Hart, who announced the follow
ing programme;
Organ Solo. lo...............::.....Mis Miss Winnie Smith
Song-Tne Old Spinning Wheel ....,...........
..............H Hattie Willie and Charlie Spiller
Readtng.... -............mrS. T.. w. Knight
Singing-Charity Bob. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Katie Knight, Bertha Milliken, Annie Knight
and Edie Thompson.
singng-They get there just the same -.
.........s.s.-s...... ....mr. Charles Cram
hecltdtloh. ...ss..s. Grace NORTH
Singing by Louise and Phil Turner, ehildre
Nr. Turner Of Portland.
Song-Jack comes home today -. H.
Song-rhe old red cradle .......Mr
Every part of the PROF.
. rendered, and the aud
it. At the close
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The Carnival at Bangor.

BANGOR, March 4.-The second day of the
carnival was equally successful in its way
with the first. Large crowds of people filed
the streets and thousands lined the Hamp-
den road to witness the races, which were
very interesting. The snow-shoe races at
Maplewood Park between five members of
the Penobscot tribe of Indians attracted a
large crowd, and were quite exciting. The
toboggan chute was again crowded tonight,
which closed the festivities, which have
afforded much pleasure and are the begin
ming of more to follow in other years on a
still greater scale
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NO CHANGE IN VENUE.
The Decision of the Probate Judge in
theiEelcher viii Matter.

FARNINGToN, March AT the coming in
of the Supreme Court in this village, Friday
morning, Judge Emery gave his decision on
the motion to change the venue for the trial
of the Sarah s. Belcher will case. The
judge of probate, after hearing the evidence
presented by the Backus heirs and by Bates
College, admitted the Will to probate then,
to which the former appealed. The college
asked for change of venue ON the ground
that public feeling is so strong against the
college in Franklin county that an impartial
trial could not be had. Judge Emery rules
that as matter of law he had no authority
to grant the motion. 1t is understood that
the case will not be tried this term
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FROM NEW YORK.
Railroad Men in Session.

NEW YORK, March 4.-The passenger
agents and railroad managers who have been
considering the provisions of the Interstate
commerce bill have decided to make practi-
cally no change in immigrant rates and no
change of percentage allowed to tae steam
ship companies. In mileage rates there will
be no discrimination except as to ministers.
AS stated in tine new bill theatrical com
panies and shows of all kinds will be obliged
to pay full rates. Excursion rates will re-
main about the same except as to long jour
as to second class rates which will be made
uniform throughout This will result in a
marked increase of the present rates over
some routes. Freight rates are still being
discussed
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The order of Red Men.
Especial to the Press.l

ROCHESTER, n H., March 3.-Last even
ing a tribe of the Improved Order of Red
Men. to be known as Runnawait Tribe,
No. 9. was instituted by G. s.. N. G. Went
worth of Dover The tribe starts with SO
charter members A special train was run
from Dover bringing $50 members of the
tribes there; also many were present from
Pennington and Pittsheld' n. ID. A ban
ouet was served after the programme.
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The Strike at RIddeford.

BIDDEFoRD, March 4.-The striking quar-
rymen of Andrews & Sons quarry are still
out, and today nearly all the stone-cutters
LETT the quarry from lack of work. James
M. Andrews, the junior member of the firm,
arrived home today and attended strikers
meeting at Knights of Labor Hail. He
stated he would pay them their January
wages and what he could of December, pro-
viding they would agree to go to work to-
norIow morning. They voted not to return
to work until the December and January
wages are paid in full. A committee of con-
ference was appointed tonight and the
strikers win hold another meeting in the
morning.
Nominations for Mayor.
ELLSWORTH, March 4.-For Mayor the
Republicans have nominated Fred B. Aiken,
and the Prohibitionists Abram Lord
The DenIson Failure.
LEWISTON, March AIN accordance with
the advice of their committee, the creditors
of the Denison Paper Manufacturing Com
pany petitioned the company into insolvency.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 ExcHANGi STREET. PORTLAND, MF.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scrlbers, Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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GENERAL NEWS.

There was another slight earthquake at
Charleston yesterday morning.
The resolution 10 submit to the people a
constitutional amendment providing for wO-
man suffrage was adopted In concurrence by
the Rhode Island House yesterday by a vote
of 50 to T.
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F. o. BAILEY & co., : Auctioneers
ASSIGNEE'S A SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that l shall sell al
~ public auction on WEDNESDAY, the ninth
day OF March, A. D. 1887, at 10 am, at the rooms
OF r. o. Bailey Co., No. Is Exchange street. the
following property belonging to the estate of Hub.
Dard Y. Leighton, insolvent debtor, viz;
stock OF Woolen and Worsted Cloths and Suit
Ings, trimmings, &c, and other articles and mer-
chandise used In the manufacture and business of
Tailoring as carried on by said Leighton
Also four Tables, one Cutting Table. one Mir
ror, one Desk, Pressing Stand, Stoves, Show
RRacks, SIX Case Sewing Machines, Signs. &c.
AIRY, A. d. 1887. p. j. LARRABEE
Assignee in Insolvency of said Estate.
MARI dtd
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Reported Marriage Of Margaret Ma.
ther.

NEW YORK, March A despatch was re-
ceived here last night from Buffalo, stating
that Margaret Mather was privately married
there two weeks ago to one Habercorn, lead
or Of the Union Square Theatre orchestra
This report has caused great deal of talk
here today Dispatches congratnlating her
have been sent to Buffalo Manager Hill is
In Chicago. A special despatch from that
not h.eiR;asseuts hIll 40 saYinS .llas no W., uUes
to her for information.
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Boston was here today, when the prisoners
were arraigned in the Municipal Court.
Hilton was discharged and Getcaell was
bound over to the May term of the Supreme
Court. In default of bail he was committed
to Alfred iail.
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The River and Harbor BIN.

The President refused to sign the river and
harbor bill. One reason assigned is that he
did not have an opportunity TO examine il.
Another is that de did not approve of its pro
the deficiency, the fortfication and the river
and harhor
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Last Moments in the House.

The clock was turned back twice alter
11.45 in the House, and it was nearly ten
minutes after II by the correct time when
announcement Of the Presidents approval
OF the last batch of bills. The rapid partial
reading of the titles of these bills occupied
over ten minutes and necessitated another
reverse movement of the clock. 1t was in
terrupted by Mr.. Morrison's announcement
that the committee appointed to wait on the
President had performed their duty. and the
President had no further communications to
make. The Speaker finally asked unani-
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Ask,ne for minister Phelps, Recall.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Mar. 4..At a largely
IN bonor Of the birth of Robert Emmett, res
nIntions were @ unanimously adopted calling
mon the administration to recall Minister
Pbelps4 I sn because Of his Jack Of sympathy with
the Irish people and opposition to Home
Rula
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An important Through Connection.

MONTREAL, March 4--The arrangements
of the Canadian Pacific Railway company
for through connection with China have
been completed. Three steamships have
been chartered, and the first of them will
leave Hong Kong early In April.
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charged wltn Theft.

BIDDEFoRD, March 4.-State Detective
Tarbox of Biddeford went to Wells yester-
day and arrested Howard Hilton and Julian
l.. Getchell on suspicion Of being the parties
who stole 5000 worth of freight from Bos
ton & Maine train last month. The goods
was clothing consigned to Rhodes, Ripley &
Co. of Somerville, and the thieves pawned
the coats In Portland pawn shops. Half the
plunder was found underneath the freight
depot at Wells. Car-tracer w. II. Cross of
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given, that hearing win no
had before the Judiciary Committee on WFDNFS-
DAY, March 8, at 3 O'Clock, on bin to reduce
lees IN the Municipal Court in Portland. in con-
hectlon with ibels monitions, &C. in liouor cases
,. ANDREW p. WISWEIL
Ind
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, March 5.
The indications for Maine. New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather, followed
by local rains on Saturday night, warmer
easterly winds, shifting to southerly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND Me March A 1897
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OUR LAW MAKERS.

Change In the Law Regarding State
Pensions.
The State Tax to be Reduced to ga
Mills.
Providing for the Consolidation OF
Certain Railroads.
An Important Bill Regarding Hidden
wills.
important Changes Recommended
in the Game Laws.
The Looney Bill Much Amended
Passes the Senate to be
Engrossed.
Prospect of Another Fight over the
Bill In the House.
Secretary Gilbert Makes Bad Show
ing in the tuberculosis In
vestigation.
The State Commerce Bill Considered
by the Railroad Committee.
other Matters of Interest to Maine
People.
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rnar5dtds.
cAUcUsES.


Inc republicans of Pownal are requested to
meeI m az tne Town House in said town on SATUR-
DAf DAY the l2th day of March, Instant at 2 o'clock
~ M sne AFTERNOON, to nominate candidates for Town
Town Committee " NOsN "
Pownal, March l, 1887. -0"'' oo"''"eS'
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Unhappy ReadfieId Farmers.

READFIELD, March 4.-Last summer a
person went through Readfeld leaving trial
bottles of medicine not to be paid for unless
used. He asked only for an acknowledge
ment. Several people now find in the hands
Of third parties notes for $25 bearing their
signatures.
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nous consent for the printing in the journal
OF the remainder Of the list, and in a few
graceful phrases returned thanks 10 the
was adjourned
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AUCTION sALRs.
F. o. BAILEY & CO., AUCTIONEERS.
Stock Of Groceries and Store Fixtures
at No. " Pine Street.

an MONDAY, March z, at 21s O'Clock D. M,
~ we shall sell the stock in store, consisting OF
Molasses, Coffee. Canned Goods, Spices, Tobacco,
Cigars, alse Store Fixtures, Safe, Scales Desks,
Sonee MIL, Show Case, Skids, Tackle and Falls,
&C., sc. Sale positive mar3dfd
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MAINE.
Water Contract Signed.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial 70 The PreSs.I
GoRHAM, March 4.-To-day a contract has
been signed between the town of Gorham,
represented by Lewis Mcclellan, chairman
of the selectmee, and d. W. Clark, Presi-
dent of the Portland Water Company. The
Company are to pey the town annually in
lieu of taxation, and are also to furnish
three watering places already established,
The question Of the amount to be paid for
this water is to be left to three referees if
the parties do not agree. The contract VIII
be submitted to the voters of the town for
ratification next Monday.
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COMMITMENTS to the Speaker.

Mr.. Reed, Of Maine. (AIr. Hatch Of Mis-
souri, being in the chair, offere the following
resolution, which was adopted unanimously
by rising vote:
Resolued, That the thanks OF the House are
hereby rendered to the Hon. John G. Carlisle the
Speaker, Tor the courtesy. ability and fairness
with which he has presided over the deliberations
Of the FOrty-ninth Congress.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

End Of the Second Session Of the
xLIxth Congress
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the Free Delivery system.

Owlng 70 tne laii1[e as E Vi eiie uenelency Dlll
free delivery system to cities and towns hav-
ing not less than 10000 inhabitants, or a rev
enue of not less than $4,000, becomes inop-
erative until the beginning of the next fiscal
year, when the regular appropriation act
goes into effect.
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cyeely Confirmed.

Capt. Adolphus w. Greedy has been con-
Jealous opposition from army circles.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-05

Change In the Law Regarding State
Pensions.
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The State Tax to be Reduced to ga
Mills.
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Notes..

The committee on railroads .have reported
fayorably the bill for a street railway in
Brunswick, ana the bill is on its course
through the two branches.
The judiciary committee, at the same time
they decided not to put the land damages of
the ferry way onto Portland, also decided
adversely on the bill for charging to the ferry
company a rental for the landing.
The House this morning, after lively de-
bate, concluded that the weight of bushel
of oats should be 80 pounds.
The time of the railroad committees final
report has been deferred until March 9th.
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Providing for the Consolidation Of
Certain Railroads.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-01-12

About one year later father was kiIled py a
wounded stag. At that time my face, re-
hccted from pool OF water. was hideous
even to myself. The following summer, dur
Ing terrible drouth, found this spring IN
the cliff. Amer drinking the water one week
was 30 greatly changed that the Indians who
were my friends, fied from me, thinking I
was from the saint land. FrDm that time to
this have never spoken TO n human being
when the pale lac, began TO settle here /
tried to tell them Of my discovery, but had
IOs' the power OF speech. and they, too, ned
from me. Whoever finds this please tell of
the power OF the spring to evcrvbodY
AAErHA JENNINGS
Person Joe Griffin, in his remarks at the
girls grave, said he was eighty years old /;
that ten years ago h was retired from tn,
active duties OF the ministry on account of
old age; five years ago, on his way 10
Lebanon church TO preach temp, rnnce
sermon, he drank from this spring; that
he instantly ielt Letter, and has several
times drank this water. "Ani, dear
brethren. feel as young as dill twenty
years ago. and now I am as sure of the
curative powers OF this wHter as I am that
there is n hereafter, AMI IL Is our Ju {,
sp-ead the news 70 al ChsistendOrn."
Misses Re AMI Pitcher, two ladies OF
uncertain n.e, have been drinking of this
water tie last thres dsys. They have SO
greatly change that their brothers faiiel
TO recognise them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-01-12
FEMININE FANCIES.


NILE-enEES silk hose, with an asp run
ming up the center, are named after Cleo
patra-
A PRETTY ornament for lady's chain is a
scent-bottle of glass with gold top enameled
In roSebuds.
THY shells of mother-of-pearl are scat
tered over a handsome fichu of tulle and
old point lace
NEW French silk hose for full-dress VICAR
are imported in tints of violet, pale canary,
dark laurel green and golden brown.
TURSIPs, carrots ami other garden vege-
tables are represented in coral and amber
for hair or lace neck embellishments.
DECORATIVE art has reached the laundry,
where they now have chamois irou-hold-
ers with the initials or crest of our faith
full head laundress.
some pretty cross-b bar woolens are repre-
sented with gold stripes upon brown, and
are intended TO be draped over a velvet
petticoat showing similar cross-bar gold
lines.
1T is now decided that yellow will be a
popular color in millinery this winter, but
this does not mean 1t will be used in large
quantities, or that entire hats VIII be made
Of it.
A VERY neat trimming may be arranged
two inches wide in basket fashion. The
lacings should be far enough apart to show
the background
ErAULETTEs in amber satin, pearl, gar
net or jet beads are chosen not only for
evening toilets, but as sleeve decorations
for costumes to be worn in the house or at
quiet receptions.
SMALL tortoise-shell combs with two
prongs fasten some of the bows OF ribbon
at the back Of the crowns of this seasons
bonnets, and are very pretty and suitable
style Of ornamcntation.
THE crowns of new bonnets are some-
times soft and gathered in the center, like
German students cap. Jet is used on
most bonnets in the form of buckles, cre5-
cents and other ornaments.
STRIPES in dress fabrics are many in kind
and design. Any number of new patterns
are used for their development, and it
would seem as if all materials were pressed
into service TO display their variety.
NOTWITHSTANDING that the ladies of the
Audubon Society have requested women
generally to refrain from wearing birds or
parts Of birds for hat decoration, they arc
again in vogue, humming BIRDS, gray and
white pigeons and pheasants finding most
favor.
STRINGS of very small silver beads arc in
vogue. They are worn close about the
throat, outside the velvet collar, and are
permissible for dressy occasions, but not
for the street. The silver dog collar is tho
only ornament that is considered fashion
able for outdoor wear.
BUTTONS for bodices are smaller and the
crocheted and velvet varieties are pre-
ferred. Those for long coats are much
larger and more artistic in design. But
Of A,nlI oil. Il.
relief, are liked for jackets. Large mottled
bone buttons are in vogue for ulster and
Newmarket coats.
AMONG a number of stylish toilets re-
Gently displayed was one of black Lyons
velvet trimmed with wide bands of black
| marabOut The overdress formed q long
French polonaise, which opened broadly
over a skirt of red and black striped velvet
and satin. There was simply q basque
back to the pOlonaise, and full breadths of
the striped material formed the back
drapery showing beneath